Adansonia is a genus of trees commonly known as BAOBAB. It is native to Africa, Madagascar, and Australia, and is the only genus in the family Adansoniaceae. The BAOBAB tree is an iconic species, with its distinctive swollen trunk and branches that can reach up to 30 meters in height. It is also known for its long lifespan, with some specimens estimated to be over 1000 years old. The genus is named after Michel Adanson, a French naturalist who first described the species in 1763.